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Music quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pitch | The degree of highness or lowness of a tone |
| Duration (Rhythm) | Length of time a note lasts for |
| Dynamics | Express how loud or quiet the music should be played ( also known as the volume). |
| Tempo | The speed at which the beat or steady pulse of the music occurs. The tempo is where you would most likely tap your foot, bang your head, or dance. |
| Timbre | Characteristic quality of a sound ( not counting pith and loudness) which make it unique. |
| Texture | How the melody, rhythm and harmony are combined to create the overall quality of a piece of music. |
| Form/structure | The arrangement of phrases a piece of music. |